Muskegon Heights' James Doxey (11), Aaron Sydnor (3), and Demonte Crosby (23) celebrate after the win of their Class C district championship game against Western Michigan Christian at Western Michigan on Friday, March 7, 2014. (MLive.com file)

“I think they’re that good,” Stewart said of Tornes and Sydnor. “They’ve proven it night in and night out — even with all the different defensive strategies against them.”

Add in contributions from center Marquis Greshham (18 points, 14 rebounds) and it looks like a good recipe for a run to the state finals, Stewart said.

“We’re undersized and there’s nothing we can do to change that, but with our speed, when we get out into the open court, we can be special,” Stewart said.

Muskegon Heights' Eddie Tornes (0) shoots the ball while West Michigan Christian's Alex Rop (10) and Jared Varnado (11) attempt to block him during their Class C district championship game at Western Michigan Christian on Friday, March 7, 2014. ((MLive file))

Hackett coach Todd Meert called the season a success, winning the school’s first district title since 1990.

“We’ve turned the corner,” Meert said. “We were super young this year, and a majority of our guys will be back — good talent at the lower levels. Next year, our goal is regionals. That’s the bar we’re setting now.”

Muskegon Heights led 21-19 early in the second quarter before going on a 26-3 run to end the half.

"We just picked up the tempo, worked hard," Tornes said. "We got back on defense and got some rebounds."